Fulcrum SPEED 40 DB Wheel Set : 2-Way Fit SHIMANO/SRAM HG11

Speed is synonymous with competition, and represents the ultimate in performance, above all when the stopwatch is the only means used to judge results on a racing bike. Thus, it's the name Fulcrum has bestowed upon it's top-end, mid-profile carbon wheels, optimized for maximum performance on race day.

The Fulcrum Speed 40 DB wheels were built with the best of everything. Featuring a cutting-edge rim with a new shape, designed according to innovative technical concepts. At 26.5 mm, the wheel is wider, with an aerodynamic shape which includes a pronounced 8 mm profile and a "twill" weave carbon fibre texture, optimising the elastic responsiveness of the rim.

The aerodynamic profile is the fruit of a lengthy finishing process: from simulations to prototype testing, in order to select the best design whilst taking the side wind and the turbulence created by the disc into account, followed by a long analysis to choose the best materials to be used on the final product.

Need a few more hints to get a real feel for the spirit of this wheel? The Speed 40 DB boasts a 2-Way Fit construction - compatible with both clincher and tubless tires - with a 19 mm wide channel, and a USB ceramic cone & cup bearing system. And, of course, the oversize flanges on the hubs are designed to take full advantage of all the benefits offered by the disc brake.

Ultimately, the Fulcrum Speed 40 DB is the new point of reference for cyclists looking for the best carbon disc-brake wheels available, with a true racing pedigree and a perfect mid-profile for just about anywhere.

• braking system: disc brake only
• format: 2-Way Fit
• bearings: USB ceramic ultra smooth cup & cone bearings
• spokes
  • rear: 21, Two-to-one (7 left - 14 right)
  • front: 21, Two-to-one (14 left - 7 right)
  • weight: 1470 g (pair)
  • compatibility: HG11 Shimano/SRAM

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